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Post by Cy Skywalker on Nov 4, 2006 16:42:30 GMT -5
Apparently Hemmingway once wrote a six-word 'story' and called it his best work. Wired Magazine challenged a phalanx of SF/F and horror authors to try this. Some examples:
Automobile warranty expires. So does engine. - Stan Lee
Machine. Unexpectedly, I’d invented a time - Alan Moore
“Cellar?” “Gate to, uh … hell, actually.” - Ronald D. Moore
Epitaph: Foolish humans, never escaped Earth. - Vernor Vinge
It’s behind you! Hurry before it - Rockne S. O’Bannon
I’m your future, child. Don’t cry. - Stephen Baxter
Nevertheless, he tried a third time. - James P. Blaylock
Lost, then found. Too bad. - Graeme Gibson
Deadline postponed. Five words enough...? - David Brin
Mind of its own. Damn lawnmower. - David Brin
Will this do (lazy writer asked)? - Ken MacLeod
Finally, he had no more words. - Gregory Maguire
There were only six words left. - Gregory Maguire
In the beginning was the word. - Gregory Maguire
He read his obituary with confusion. - Steven Meretzky
Steve ignores editor's word limit and - Steven Meretzky
So, anybody wanna try it? Do you think that these are really art or stories, or (simply) humor? Do you see any patterns to them? Do you like them?
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Post by Angie on Nov 4, 2006 19:22:26 GMT -5
Speak, and the statement is done. Lol, I think they're just humor/hobby, myself. Doesn't take too much to do them, obviously. Their rhythms are slightly reminiscent of haikus, but that may just be me. *shrugs* I think they're fun. I'll never think of a good one, but it's interesting to try.
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Post by AshVersion2 on Nov 5, 2006 5:01:57 GMT -5
I like Stan Lee's one, haha!
Before long, no human could speak.
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Post by Angie on Nov 5, 2006 11:51:20 GMT -5
That was a good one, Ash. Dogs, however, could still speak fine.
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Post by AshVersion2 on Nov 5, 2006 13:44:35 GMT -5
Dogs and humans were at war.
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Post by Angie on Nov 5, 2006 19:21:40 GMT -5
You'll never guess who was victorious.
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Post by AshVersion2 on Nov 6, 2006 11:36:58 GMT -5
Angie will give you a clue.
;D
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Post by Angie on Nov 6, 2006 20:12:13 GMT -5
But surely Ash does know too. ;D
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Post by AshVersion2 on Nov 7, 2006 6:41:24 GMT -5
But Angie is the better storyteller. ;D
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Post by Angie on Nov 7, 2006 21:22:31 GMT -5
Actually, Ash is just blatantly lazy. ;D
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Post by AshVersion2 on Nov 8, 2006 12:57:22 GMT -5
Angie made poor innocent Ash cry.
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Post by Emily on Nov 8, 2006 13:08:15 GMT -5
Poor little Ash! Let us Grieve.
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Post by AshVersion2 on Nov 8, 2006 14:03:20 GMT -5
Ash is grateful to Fallen Angel.
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Post by Angie on Nov 8, 2006 19:13:12 GMT -5
Waiting for drama's end, Angie yawns.
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Post by AshVersion2 on Nov 9, 2006 12:31:24 GMT -5
Ash does an uncanny Carlotta impression.
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